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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.18, 13,898.40 and 3,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.18, 13,898.40 and 3,927.40 is: 5,891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.18 : 13,898.40 = 3,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.18/13,898.40 = 3,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.18x = 13,898.40 × 3,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.18x = 54,584,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,584,576.16/9,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.37

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